🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-03-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:04.098 – Broiler room/broiler cooking method discussed extensively
• 03:05.870 – Stouffer’s empanadas (frozen food sponsor)
• 03:09.148 – Stouffer’s soy chorizo and brie empanadas
• 03:24.857 – HEB grocery store
• 06:31.234 – Breakfast bars (Snickers and Twix mentioned as “breakfast bars”)
• 06:44.161 – Powdered donuts
• 07:11.443 – Nachos, tostadas, beans, cheese, onion, jalapeño, avocado
• 07:22.077 – McDLT (McDonald’s 80s product)
• 10:26.167 – Pizza (Chewy bought for the office)
• 19:29.537 – Hot dog roller (mentioned getting one for the office)
• 33:49.712 – Burritino’s pizza in San Pedro, California

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:18.200 – Matt thought the broiler was “just the storage for the cookie sheets”
• 02:06.678 – Discussion about fighting your way out of a wet paper bag
• 05:39.070 – “I’m a grown ass man. I don’t know when it a dong becomes a schlong”
• 06:31.234 – Calling Snickers a “breakfast bar”
• 09:25.762 – “My whole Samsung refrigerator…has frozen up into a solid block”
• 09:28.880 – “Broiled ice” joke
• 11:01.785 – Story about grandmother’s “particular affinity for penises” and 5.5-foot, 600-pound phallic statue on her grave
• 13:13.925 – Grandson’s name is “Mota Limon” (marijuana lemon)
• 14:29.650 – “I don’t know when a dong becomes a schlong at one point”
• 33:50.224 – Bob wants to “feel like Dennis Wilson” (the only Beach Boy who actually surfed)

What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Please list any clickbait news the hosts mention:

• This segment was not present in this portion of the transcript

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several interesting stories from the music industry. He began by discussing Polestar’s 40th anniversary data release about touring bands. While Metallica leads the heavy metal category, they are not the biggest touring act overall. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, the Rolling Stones, and the Dave Matthews Band all rank higher in terms of touring revenue and attendance. Polestar, which tracks concert sales and attendance, released these statistics as part of their anniversary celebration.

The segment then moved to personal revelations from rock legends. Mick Jagger admitted in the BBC documentary series “My Life as a Rolling Stone” that he doesn’t think he has a good voice and isn’t confident about his vocal abilities. However, Jagger noted that having a distinguishable voice is advantageous in a competitive field, helping artists stand out. Bob compared this to other artists with unique but not traditionally “great” voices like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, noting that vocal perfection isn’t the only criterion for success.

Bob also shared that Bob Dylan revealed his favorite Eagles song is “Pretty Maids All in a Row” from the Hotel California album, calling it the best Eagles song of all time. This melancholy reflection on life was written by Joe Walsh. Bob speculated that Dylan might be taking a subtle shot at Don Henley by not picking one of Henley’s songs. Other news included Blink-182 getting a 30th anniversary Funko Pop set featuring the band members naked behind their instruments, honoring their “What’s My Age Again” video. The set is available for pre-order at $35.

Bob concluded with rock and roll birthdays, mentioning John Graham from Earth, Wind & Fire (born 1951), James Hetfield from Metallica (born 1963), Jimmy Nickel (fill-in Beatles drummer), and Tony Bennett turning 94 or 95. He defended Tony Bennett as “rock and roll,” challenging anyone who disagreed by noting he wasn’t worried about fighting Tony Bennett fans.

The segment maintained Bob’s characteristic dry humor while delivering legitimate music industry news. His email for story submissions is [email protected], and he promised to return with more news the following day.

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

• 27:20.221 – James Hetfield of Metallica (birthday salute)
• 32:33.897 – Tony Bennett (birthday salute, age 94-95)

Provide a list of bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment:

• Metallica
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Rolling Stones
• Dave Matthews Band
• The Eagles
• Earth, Wind & Fire
• The Beatles
• Blink-182

3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding any of Bob’s Rock and Roll news:

The show opened with an extended discussion about broilers and cooking methods, sparked by Bob’s admission that he uses his broiler almost daily. Matt revealed he’s never used a broiler and thought it was just storage for cookie sheets underneath the oven. Bob explained his technique of microwaving frozen empanadas (which they advertise) for 2-3 minutes to thaw them, then finishing them under the broiler for a crispy finish. The hosts also discussed air fryers, with Chewy suggesting they work similarly for getting frozen foods crispy. Matt expressed skepticism about the broiler, not knowing what settings to use or even if he has one, despite Bob insisting everyone’s oven has a broiler function.

The conversation took a bizarre turn to a “Nuts to the Odd” segment about a Mexican grandmother, Katarina Ordunia Perez, who had a 5.5-foot-tall, 600-pound phallic statue erected on her grave per her dying wish. Her grandson, Mota Limon (which translates to “marijuana lemon”), explained this honored her belief that her family had “vergas” – integrity, courage, and passion. This led to a philosophical debate about last wishes and funerals, with Bob revealing his father-in-law’s burial cost nearly $10,000 even with VA benefits and a national cemetery plot. The hosts questioned why people honor last wishes when the deceased won’t know if they’re fulfilled, with Bob calling the whole concept “vain.”

The final portion shifted to Bob planning a potential solo trip to Los Angeles. He expressed interest in visiting celebrity restaurants, museums, and the Peterson Automotive Museum. Matt suggested the Fairfax area for accommodations and offered to connect Bob with Danny Palumbo, a comedian and food writer for Eater LA who knows all the underground restaurant spots. Bob admitted he doesn’t know LA well, having only visited for shooting projects, and asked for advice on where to stay and what to do. The conversation revealed Bob’s unfamiliarity with LA geography and slang, including not knowing “WeHo” stands for West Hollywood.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript – Matt & Bob 08-03-2022

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Fairfax Farmers Market in LA – described as a giant food court (39:44)
• Cantor’s Deli in LA – famous Jewish deli with head-sized matzah ball soup (40:05)
• Dispensaries and expensive food places in LA (41:03)
• Venice Beach mentioned for skateboarding area (42:18)
• Empanadas – cooking method discussed (1:15:56)
• Pizza – microwave and broiler cooking discussed (1:16:32)
• Ham and cheese sandwiches (1:09:58)
• Hominy from can (1:13:57)
• Scrambled eggs (1:10:32)
• Asparagus finished in broiler (1:19:34)
• Doritos mentioned (1:15:27)

News Stories Talked About

• Cap City Comedy Club reopening in Austin after being closed during pandemic (43:00-51:00)
• Purchased by Brad Grossman and his brother who own Helium Comedy Club network
• They kept the Cap City name unchanged
• General manager Shandy retained
• Artist Ramin Nazer did backdrops
• Located in same original location
• New listening room bar opening in basement of Hotel Magdalena in South Congress area (52:26-56:00)
• Partnership between Gabe from Breakaway Records and James Moody from Mohawk
• Japanese Jazz Kisa-style venue for vinyl listening
• Klipsch speakers partnership
• Opening by end of year
• Artist Career Training Program by City of Austin (57:16-59:06)
• Six-week business training program for artists
• $150 non-refundable fee
• Runs October 19 through November 30
• Application deadline September 6
• Apply at austintexas.gov

Interesting Facts Shared

• Jazz Kisa bars in Tokyo and Kyoto are speakeasy-style listening rooms where vinyl aficionados bring favorite albums and take turns DJing on expensive hi-fi systems (51:49)
• Cap City Comedy Club had mentored Brad Grossman (who bought it) 20 years earlier when he opened first Helium club in Philadelphia (46:23)
• Hotel staff in LA collect hundreds of leftover weed pens from tourists at checkout (41:17)
• Comedy Wham started in 2014 by Dave Thomas, originally as a blog (44:02)
• Valerie Lopez has interviewed over 200 comics for Comedy Wham podcast (44:26)
• Matt Bearden hasn’t judged FPIA finals for first time in 25 years (51:22)
• Breakaway Records is located on North Loop near the radio station (53:12)

Toxic Tuesday Segment

No Toxic Tuesday segment appeared in this portion.

Phone Callers

• Caller asking about LA vacation advice – discussed beaches, Mulholland Drive, food recommendations (38:01-42:32)
• Jonathan – grown ass man who can only tie overhand knot (1:01:25)
• Adam (Fool) – doesn’t know how to use dishwasher, washes by hand (1:03:01)
• Robert – can’t operate any technology except cell phone, no laptop since 2013 (1:04:20)
• Jim – old grown ass man with app for tying knots, admits to tying knots until tight then saying “that’s not going anywhere” (1:05:06)
• Caller about secret spice blend – uses salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, and Splenda in equal parts (1:10:11)
• Lala – commented on Splenda in spice blend (1:15:36)

Guests or Special Visitors

• Valerie Lopez (SuperMeowie) from Comedy Wham joined for “Do You Speak Austin” segment (43:00-51:30)
• Discussed her Austin Chronicle article “Can Cap City Recapture Its Crown”
• Runs Comedy Wham blog and events page
• Has podcast where she’s interviewed over 200 comics including Matt Bearden
• Discussed changes in Austin comedy scene post-pandemic

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Pronunciation of “sushi” vs “za” (pizza) – Bob correcting Matt’s pronunciation (52:43)
• Matt’s lack of cooking knowledge/skills
• Chewy’s various inabilities (can’t swim, can’t ride bike standing up, bad at geography) (1:00:13)
• References to Chewy’s evening hand activities (57:37)
• Running joke about broiler usage throughout the segment

This or That Segment

No “This or That” segment appeared in this portion.

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “I wish they could all be California” – riffing on Beach Boys song (41:46)
• “You should go to Venice Beach and go to where you see all the skateboard guys. And then just go out there with your roller blade. They love roller blade guys out there.” (42:18)
• “I don’t think I’m gonna go, but thanks guys.” – caller after getting Venice Beach rollerblading advice (42:32)
• “My dark secret is I have a swimmer child, and so I have ungodly hours.” – Valerie Lopez (50:37)
• “When someone says they don’t know how to cook, I feel like they’re really saying is, I don’t know how to follow directions.” – Brian Gutman joke (1:10:00)
• “That’s not going anywhere” – the secret to knot tying according to caller Jim (1:06:26)
• “Meanwhile, there’s a mattress on the highway” – Chewy’s response to “that’s not going anywhere” (1:07:48)
• Caller’s spice blend: “salt, pepper, garlic, cumin and… Splenda” (1:12:44)
• “Do me a favor. When you said you didn’t know how to cook without following directions, don’t even do that. Stay away from food altogether.” (1:13:12)
• “It’s an upside down barbecue pit. That’s all it is.” – Bob explaining broiler (1:17:55)

Summary

This middle portion of the Matt & Bob show on August 3, 2022 covered diverse topics ranging from Los Angeles travel advice to the Austin comedy scene to cooking techniques. The show maintained its casual, conversational tone with the three main hosts – Matt Bearden, Bob Fonseca, and Chewy – bantering throughout.

A significant segment featured guest Valerie Lopez from Comedy Wham discussing the reopening of Cap City Comedy Club, Austin’s legendary comedy venue that closed during the pandemic. Lopez, who wrote an article for the Austin Chronicle about the club’s revival, explained how the Helium Comedy Club network purchased Cap City but kept its name and legacy intact. She described how the Austin comedy scene has transformed during and after the pandemic, with new venues like Creek in the Cave and Vulcan Gas Company competing with the reopened Cap City, and new types of performers emerging from TikTok and Instagram rather than traditional club circuits.

The hosts also discussed an upcoming listening room bar opening in the Hotel Magdalena basement, inspired by Japanese Jazz Kisa bars. This partnership between Breakaway Records and Mohawk owners will feature high-end Klipsch speakers and vinyl listening sessions, bringing a unique cultural experience to Austin’s South Congress area. Bob Fonseca showed particular enthusiasm for this concept, revealing his audiophile interests and discussing various speaker models.

The “Grown Ass Man” segment generated significant caller participation, with people admitting various adult skills they lack. Topics ranged from tying knots to using dishwashers to operating modern technology. The most memorable call came from someone who created a signature spice blend using salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, and surprisingly, Splenda in equal parts – a revelation that shocked and amused the hosts. The segment highlighted how many competent adults have surprising gaps in their practical knowledge.

The show concluded with an extended debate about broilers and cooking techniques, revealing that neither Matt nor Chewy knew how to properly use an oven broiler. Bob attempted to explain that a broiler is essentially an upside-down barbecue, but Matt and Chewy remained skeptical about this cooking method they’d never mastered. This lighthearted argument about kitchen competence perfectly encapsulated the show’s blend of practical information, self-deprecating humor, and genuine camaraderie among the hosts.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Radio Show (08-03-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:19:43 – Rainbow trout, asparagus, and twice cooked potatoes finished in a broiler
• 01:30:10 – Fancy Feast cat food pop-up restaurant “Gato Bianco” (Italian for “white cat”) opening in NYC August 11-12
• 01:30:10 – Menu items include: salmon con pomodorini (with little tomatoes), brasato de manzo (beef short ribs), and panna cotta
• 01:32:05 – Discussion of cheap cat food brands: Alley Cat, Nine Lives, Friskies
• 01:35:37 – Snickers-Shakers seasoning blend launching nationwide at Sam’s Club – combines chocolate, peanut, and caramel flavors for sprinkling on ice cream, cookies, milkshakes, yogurt
• 01:34:33 – Mention of hay cupcake truck for sale
• 01:34:33 – Discussion of potential morning show food truck serving hot dogs and “ringers” (ringer rings)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:46:51 – Alex Jones civil trial update: Jones being sued by Sandy Hook parents, found in summary judgment for not complying with discovery, currently in damages phase with potential $150 million liability
• 01:37:16 – Jake Gyllenhaal Roadhouse remake for Amazon Prime, set to film in Dominican Republic this month, featuring ex-UFC fighter as bouncer in Florida Keys
• 01:28:46 – Martin Urbano (Austin comedian) now writer/performer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, ranked #1 on Cracked.com’s “15 Killer Alt Comedy Comedians You Should Know About”
• 01:29:08 – Vanessa Gonzales named to Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, performing at Montreal Comedy Festival

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:44:07 – Peanuts are technically legumes (beans), not nuts
• 01:44:26 – Botanically, hazelnuts are true nuts while cashews, almonds, and macadamia nuts are not
• 01:45:46 – Pecans come from hickory trees
• 01:45:46 – Hickory nut is another name for pecan

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:35:19 – Matt jokes about supporting Chuy’s suicide, followed by “I got you good, you sucker”
• 01:47:12 – “Imagine Dragon these nuts all over your chin” joke during trivia contest
• 01:56:26 – Matt shares story of someone mistaking him for Alex Jones at coffee shop, says “that’s when I was like, I got to start looking after my weight”
• 01:53:12 – Judge tells Alex Jones “This is not your show” and “It seems absurd to instruct you again that you must tell the truth while you testify. Yet here I am”
• 01:24:33 – Martin Urbano stand-up bit about Mad Libs ending with sex offender registry joke

“Click Click Boom” segment about:

01:19:47 – Featured Cracked.com’s list of “15 Killer Alt Comedy Comedians You Should Know About” including:

• Paul F. Tompkins
• Eugene Merman
• Tim and Eric
• Reggie Watts
• Flight of the Conchords
• Zach Galifianakis (#5)
• Maria Bamford (#3)
• Martin Urbano (#1 – Austin’s own, now on Tonight Show)

01:23:45 – Played audio clip of Martin Urbano’s stand-up from Jimmy Kimmel Live

“Facts of the Day” from their segment:

01:43:45 – National Grab Some Nuts Day trivia questions including:

• Chestnuts roast during Christmas holidays
• Peanuts are the odd nut out (legumes, not true nuts)
• Hazelnuts are botanically true nuts
• Pecans come from hickory trees
• Randy Quaid is the “nuts” Quaid brother

Summary

This final portion of the Matt & Bob show opened with casual banter about cooking methods, specifically using a broiler to finish dishes like rainbow trout and twice-cooked potatoes. The conversation quickly pivoted to more bizarre territory when the hosts discussed Fancy Feast’s unusual marketing move: opening a temporary Italian restaurant called “Gato Bianco” in New York City to promote their cat food line.

The show’s “Click Click Boom” segment focused on alternative comedy, highlighting Cracked.com’s list of top alt-comedians. The hosts were particularly proud that Austin’s own Martin Urbano topped the list at #1. Urbano, who moved to New York five years ago and was recently hired as a writer/performer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, was a regular on Matt’s “Punch” show. They played a clip of his stand-up from Jimmy Kimmel Live, showcasing his unique style of comedy where “you never know what’s real and what’s not real.”

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to discussing Alex Jones’s ongoing civil trial in Austin. The hosts shared clips of the judge sternly reprimanding Jones for repeatedly lying under oath and refusing to comply with court procedures. Matt, who has personal history with Jones including an attempted confrontation at a comedy show, provided local context about Jones’s rise from Austin Access Television to his current legal troubles stemming from his Sandy Hook conspiracy theories. The discussion included criticism of the courtroom’s appearance, comparing it unfavorably to movie courtrooms.

The show concluded with a trivia contest for ACL Festival tickets themed around National Grab Some Nuts Day, where contestant Chastain defeated Eastside after correctly identifying Imagine Dragons, setting up the show’s “deez nuts” punchline. Throughout this segment, the hosts weaved in discussions about potential remakes of Roadhouse starring Jake Gyllenhaal, new Snickers seasoning products, and ongoing jokes about unrealized show ideas like a morning show food truck. The segment demonstrated the show’s signature blend of local Austin content, pop culture commentary, and irreverent humor.